AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoClimate Science Under Siege: A U.S. benchmark Arctic report card chapter on global warming was removed from a judges’ reference manual, adding to concerns that climate research is being “buried” as the Arctic hits record heat. Extreme Heat Reality Check: NOAA data shows the contiguous U.S. set a new hottest-month mark, with widespread warmth pushing the baseline higher and raising stakes for wildfire and public health. Great Lakes Energy Fight: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approved Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel permit, but tribes and environmental groups say the process was rushed and doesn’t fully address spill risks. Local Data Center Pushback: Ellsworth, Maine is weighing a temporary moratorium on new data centers amid fears over environmental impacts and transparency. PFAS & Pollution Watch: EPA toured the Elkem Carbide site in Keokuk as cleanup funding ramps up, highlighting ongoing contamination concerns. Food & Health Policy: Federal data says ultra-processed foods drive most daily calories, while officials target a decades-old GRAS loophole that lets additives enter without full FDA review.
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